Los Gatos: Shawhan races to win in 19th Resolution Run

Out of almost 300 runners, Dylan Shawhan proved he was the best in the new year.

The 23-year-old took first place overall in the 19th annual Los Gatos Resolution Run on New Year's Day, but the competition wasn't far behind.

Jose Pena, 16, was only 30 seconds behind with the two finishing the 5-mile course from Los Gatos High School down the Los Gatos Creek Trail and back in 26:26 and 26:56, respectively. They bested the rest of the pack by more than a minute with the third place finisher coming in at 28:24.

That third place runner was Jon Kimura, a 33-year-old who was a full two minutes faster than the next closest runner. Coming in fourth was 35-year-old Ken Spencer (30:26) and 19-year-old Bradley Afroilan (30:41) was just 15 seconds behind Spencer.

Melinda Dinapoli was the first female to finish the race. She completed the course in 31:57 for ninth place overall. Behind her was 22-year-old Lisa Zimmer (32:39), who ended up 12th, then 29-year-old Jamie Dorighi (33:55) finished 21st.

Heather Lancelot (38:37) was the fourth female finisher (45th overall) and right behind her was Gina Rowley (38:46) in 46th. Lancelot is 37 and Rowley is 14.